A Transfer Payment Is a Payment Made by

question 26

Multiple Choice

A transfer payment is a payment made by

• A)consumers, but not in exchange for a tangible product.
• B)firms, but not in exchange for capital equipment.
• C)foreigners, but not in exchange for a domestically produced good or service.
• D)government, but not in exchange for a currently produced good or service.

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Definitions:

Credit Terms

The conditions under which credit is extended by a seller to a buyer, including repayment schedule, interest rates, and due dates.

Discount Period

A set time frame during which a buyer can pay less than the full amount due, usually as incentive for early payment to the seller.

Cash Discount

is a reduction in the invoice price offered by sellers to buyers as an incentive to encourage prompt payment of their accounts payable.

Customer Refunds Payable

Liabilities owed to customers for products returned or services not satisfactorily rendered.